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  • Michael Stark avatar

    God Of The Amen

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2025
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     | 968 views

    God stands athwart the evil that people embrace. He blesses those who endeavour to serve Him, and curses those who seek to promote themselves.

    “Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Behold, my servants shall eat, you shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty; behold, my servants shall rejoice, but you shall be put to shame; behold, my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, but you shall cry out for pain of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Under New Management"

    Contributed by Brian Archer on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 380 ratings
     | 98,120 views

    Our eternal destiny is determined by the "management" underwhich we serve!"

    Under New Management Ephesians 2:1-10 I. Consider Your Past 2:1-2:3 A. You WERE Dead 2:1 B. You WERE Unrighteous 2:2-2:3a C. You WERE Objects of Wrath 2:3b II. Celebrate Your Present 2:4-2:6; 2:8-2:10 A. BY GRACE you ARE Saved 2:4-5; 2:8-9 B. BY GRACE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Sex

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    some pointers on how we can respond to the misuse of God’s great gift of sex

    How to follow Jesus without embarrassing ourselves: Handling Sex By Rev. Andrew Chan February 24, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vancouver, BC In our Ephesians series, we were told of how God through Jesus chose us to be special, specially loved and chosen to be included in His team, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It's Not Always Easy!

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 10,210 views

    A sermon that looks at the hard side of discipleship by focusing on four character traits that a real disciple develops.

    It's Not Always Easy! The Tough Side of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 We all know about how messed up things are in our world. But do we know that they aren’t much better in the church. In the article "The American Witness" in the Nov/Dec 1997 issue of The Barna Report, George Barna examined 131 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Faith That Doesn't Have To Touch

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 16,744 views

    Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? The answer is yes.

    Introduction: I want to begin the lesson by reading a passage from John 20 that will introduce the topic I want us to explore this morning, namely this: Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? “Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    To Exploit Or Not To Exploit

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    The text teaches us how to be a community of faith that is distinct, i.e. freed up folks in Christ by choosing the way of non-exploitation.

    To exploit or not to exploit Ex.22:18-31 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 20, 2001 18 “A sorceress must not be allowed to live. 19 “Anyone who has sexual relations with an animal must be executed. 20 “Anyone who sacrifices to any god other than the LORD must be destroyed. 21 “Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God's Priests, Providence And Plans Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    Lessons from the priests, from God’s Providence and from God’s plans

    Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Rev Robert Robb Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 7 Introduction We come this morning to the last of our studies in the book of Haggai. Last week we considered the message that Haggai brought to the people on the 21st day of the seventh month, just four ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Slaves To Sin Or Slaves To Obedience

    Contributed by Ryan Dalgliesh on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,765 views

    A look at what it means to be a slave unto God.

    SLAVES TO SIN or SLAVES TO OBEDIENCE 10-13,14-01 PART ONE: SLAVES INDEED BUT TO WHOM— “Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods of which your fathers served beyond the river and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. And if it is disagreeable in your sight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Personal Purity

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,088 views

    This sermon demonstrates the uselessness of trying to purify ourselves because only Christ can truly prify us.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Personal Purity Colossians 3:1-11 October 28, 2001 Intro: A. [Catch-22 of Incompetence, Citation: Hank Simon, Belleville, Illinois; source: New York Times News Service, Belleville [Illinois] News-Democrat (1-18-00)] Most incompetent people don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking God And Holiness

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    Seeking God requires a commitment to growing in personal holiness.

    For the past few weeks, we’ve been considering, in a broad sense, the topic of seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Why we should desire to do so, why it’s beneficial and even essential that we continue striving for God throughout our lives – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wonder Of His Baptism Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    Jesus’ complete devotion to God

    THE WONDER OF HIS BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Today we are starting a new series of messages entitled, “the wonder of it all.” Between now and the Sunday after Easter I want us to look at 8 incidents in the life of Jesus that demonstrate the wonder of His existence while ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living A Holy Life

    Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 40,702 views

    Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

    LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Membership Has Its Privileges!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,219 views

    As a member of a church we have priviledges and responsibilities. Are we keeping the comittments we made to God?

    Membership has its privileges! Romans 12:1-8 What a visual image Paul has crafted for our consideration. Because of God’s MERCY we are to offer ourselves as living sacrifices. Living, we are not to kill ourselves or be killed by others. We are to offer ourselves to God being holy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Grounding Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,866 views

    A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that is built upon the truth of God’s Word and the necessity of hearing God.

    Foolproof – A Study of James GROUNDING Faith – James 1:19-27 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series in James about how to have a foolproof faith so that we won’t be fooled into thinking we have genuine faith when we’re only religious and so we can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 24,138 views

    The sermon examines the concept of holiness and the work of the Spirit of God in producing holiness in the life of the believer.

    The HOLY Spirit. John 14:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are considering seven different names or descriptive terms for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. So far we have examined two of the seven. (1) The Spirit of God---the personal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ